Category Archives: Pet Tips

Emergency Poisoning

If your pet has been exposed or ingested a hazardous chemical, you must act quickly! Some of the symptoms of poisoning might be:

unexplained vomiting
difficulty breathing
unusual drooling
burns around or in the mouth
unusual behavior
convulsions or unconsciousness

Remember it is a race against the clock and the overall goal is to STOP the poisoning from being absorbed into your [...]

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FAVN

Dr. Anderson is very familiar with the government and International requirements of importing and exporting your pets, especially if you are traveling to Japan.   He has had 20 years of military experience and recommends starting your FAVN  process at least 9 months before scheduled departure. The first step is to call and set-up a [...]

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Top 10 Client Questions Answered

1. When do I need to vaccinate my puppy or kitten; and what vaccines do you recommend?
When you have a new puppy or kitten, I understand your confusion about your new pet’s needs including vaccinations.  Here is a chart of vaccinations that I commonly recommend to our clients:
Puppy Protocol
DA2PP+C (a 5-way vaccine for distemper, adenovirus, parvo, parainfluenza and [...]

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Common Misconceptions about Heartworm Disease

MYTH: Treating Heartworm Disease is just as easy as preventing it.
FACT:  Treatment for heartworm disease is expensive, traumatic, and risky; the outcome is unpredictable, and it:

Lasts for 4-6 months
Calls for multiple injections of an arsenic-based drug
Requires that the pet owner crate and isolate pet for 6-8 weeks
Involves significant expense – it can cost up to [...]

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